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. >> mrs. hillary rodham clinton. >> mrs. barbara bush. >> mrs. roslyn carter. >> these an unusual picture in the papers tomorrow. david, what do you think? you know all these people. >> i think this is such a singular moment in our country, and it's so important in our politics, for those of us who follow politics so closely and understand the deep ideological and philosophical differences. this is a celebration of the presidency, and that doesn't just mean pomp and circumstance. it means an appreciation for what's hard about it, what's unique about it, that you are scrutinized from left and right no party your party, and there is a special bond here. these families understand it and the men we'll see understand it all too well. >> speaking of ruffles and flourishes, there it is, about to meet the presidents, i believe. >> ladies and gentlemen, the president of the united states, barack obama. >> it never gets old for them. >> john kennedy says it has a certain belt to it. >> you see governor bush and hillary clinton walking out side by side. eno
. >> mrs. hillary rodham clinton. >> mrs. barbara bush. >> mrs. roslyn carter. >> these an unusual picture in the papers tomorrow. david, what do you think? you know all these people. >> i think this is such a singular moment in our country, and it's so important in our politics, for those of us who follow politics so closely and understand the deep ideological and philosophical differences. this is a celebration of the presidency, and that doesn't just mean pomp...
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you asked her about jeb bush running for president. here's what she said. >> mrs. bush, would you like to see your son, jeb, run? >> he's by far the best qualified man. but no. i really don't. i think it's a great country. there are a lot of great families. and it's not just four families or whatever. there are just -- there are other people out there that are very qualified. and we've had enough bushes. he is the most qualified, but i don't think he'll run. >> all right. matt, full disclosure, david and i were watching this. david and i were watching this together. our mouths fell open. what were the reactions of the other three women there? >> well, you know, what's funny, we were sitting there and i was talking to jenna bush about the possibility of jeb running. she was kind of talking, and i could see that barbara bush wanted to speak and finally jenna looked over and said, i'm surprised we haven't heard from gamma yet. all i had to do was look at her and she went -- i think the reaction from them was the reaction from you. she's always known to speak her mind,
you asked her about jeb bush running for president. here's what she said. >> mrs. bush, would you like to see your son, jeb, run? >> he's by far the best qualified man. but no. i really don't. i think it's a great country. there are a lot of great families. and it's not just four families or whatever. there are just -- there are other people out there that are very qualified. and we've had enough bushes. he is the most qualified, but i don't think he'll run. >> all right....
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mr. bush was joined by president obama yesterday along with three of their predecessors for the dedication of what is just a massive building. the current occupant of the oval office reflected on the exclusive group who know the pressures of serving as commander in chief. >> when all the living former presidents are together, it's also a special day for our democracy. we've been called the world's most exclusive club and we do have a pretty nice clubhouse. but the truth is, our club is more like a support group. the last time we all got together was just before i took office, and i needed that because as each of these leaders will tell you, no matter how much you may think you are ready to assume the office of the presidency, it's impossible to truly understand the nature of the job until it's yours. >> former president bill clinton talked about his close relationship with the bush family. >> starting with my work with president george h.w. bush on the tsunami and aftermath of katrina, pe
mr. bush was joined by president obama yesterday along with three of their predecessors for the dedication of what is just a massive building. the current occupant of the oval office reflected on the exclusive group who know the pressures of serving as commander in chief. >> when all the living former presidents are together, it's also a special day for our democracy. we've been called the world's most exclusive club and we do have a pretty nice clubhouse. but the truth is, our club is...
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mr. mayor, thank you so much for joining us. you know, i have to ask you about the bushes. there's a comment this morning from mrs. bush which is really kind of reminds me of eisenhower talking about vice president nixon, unfortunately, back in 1960. she said we've had enough bushes. you know, she's a candid woman, i'll tell you, what a mother to have, but i remember once asking her a question. i said you look pro-choice, and she said i'm not telling you what i am. this time she told us. what do you make of her comment that we've had enough bushes? >> i love her. i love her for a lot of reasons, not the least of which is when i ran for mayor in 1989 and i was an underdog she helped persuade president bush to come and do a fund-raiser for me and she's been my heroine ever since. she probably wants to spare her son from people who run for president and if they get elect what had they go through. from the history of the country it's great service. from the point of view of a mother and wife, she figures he could lead his life more peacefully if he doesn't become the president
mr. mayor, thank you so much for joining us. you know, i have to ask you about the bushes. there's a comment this morning from mrs. bush which is really kind of reminds me of eisenhower talking about vice president nixon, unfortunately, back in 1960. she said we've had enough bushes. you know, she's a candid woman, i'll tell you, what a mother to have, but i remember once asking her a question. i said you look pro-choice, and she said i'm not telling you what i am. this time she told us. what...
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mrs. bush says there's an app for that. >> i was looking for a past time and he got the app on his ipad where he could draw pictures. he communicated with me, if i was on the road, and with barbara and jenna with funny drawings. >> he was drawing you pictures to send you while you were on the road. >> yes, like a picture of himself in bed with barney the cat. >> and mrs. bush did not say what app he used to draw these modern day pictures. my whatever the app, w. is well under way becoming the apple of artist. we'll be right back. if you've got it, you know how hard it can be to breathe and man, you know how that feels. copd includes emphysema and chronic bronchitis. spiriva is a once-daily inhaled copd maintenance treatment that helps open my obstructed airways for a full 24 hours. you know, spiriva helps me breathe easier. spiriva handihaler tiotropium bromide inhalation powder does not replace fast-acting inhalers for sudden symptoms. tell your doctor if you have kidney problems, glaucom
mrs. bush says there's an app for that. >> i was looking for a past time and he got the app on his ipad where he could draw pictures. he communicated with me, if i was on the road, and with barbara and jenna with funny drawings. >> he was drawing you pictures to send you while you were on the road. >> yes, like a picture of himself in bed with barney the cat. >> and mrs. bush did not say what app he used to draw these modern day pictures. my whatever the app, w. is well...
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. >> mrs. bush, would you like to see your son jeb run? >> he's by far the best qualified man but, no, i really don't. i think it's a great country, there are a lot of great families and it's not just four families or whatever. there are other people out there that are very qualified and we've had enough bushes. >> we've had enough bushes. it's astounding. most candidates don't have to worry about getting support from their mom. but whether barbara bush realized it or not, today she summed up the thoughts of millions of americans, including republicans. we've had enough bushes. joining me now is lou from "the washington spectator." he also is the co-author of "bushwhacked," and jim hightower. thanks to you both for being here. >> good to be here, rev. >> jim, what do you make of barbara's comments that we've had enough bushes? >> well, she's right. and i think that's the damage that's being done to jeb bush right now by this library extravaganza that took place up in dallas. by the way, that's $250 million can of whitewash, is pretty much
. >> mrs. bush, would you like to see your son jeb run? >> he's by far the best qualified man but, no, i really don't. i think it's a great country, there are a lot of great families and it's not just four families or whatever. there are other people out there that are very qualified and we've had enough bushes. >> we've had enough bushes. it's astounding. most candidates don't have to worry about getting support from their mom. but whether barbara bush realized it or not,...
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before voting on whether they would make the same choices that mr. bush did, can you believe this, they're asking americans to make the decisions president bush failed at. which this interactive theater was in place before the bush presidency. wayne slater, senior political writer, "dallas morning news" and co-author of "bush's brain." and david corn, washington bureau chief for mother jones and co-author of "hubris: the inside story of spend, scandal and the selling of the iraq war." thank you both for coming on the show tonight. >> good evening. >> wayne -- >> good evening. >> wayne, i want to start with you. you toured the library. what are your impressions of some of these exhibits? >> well, with respect to barney, you mentioned that barney never did give the president bad advice. it's expected, i guess, the slight reference to rove, rumsfeld and cheney. the thing you mentioned, the decision points theater where people are invited to make choices, that suggests and the bush library people say it's evidence that bush is not trying to hide from the
before voting on whether they would make the same choices that mr. bush did, can you believe this, they're asking americans to make the decisions president bush failed at. which this interactive theater was in place before the bush presidency. wayne slater, senior political writer, "dallas morning news" and co-author of "bush's brain." and david corn, washington bureau chief for mother jones and co-author of "hubris: the inside story of spend, scandal and the selling of...
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. >> if that alone, mr. bush's cadence and doctrine and style, if that alone is not enough to stir memories how it went for all those years, take note today was just the private opening, the first day the general public can visit the george w. bush library is next week. the first day the general public can go with specifically be may 1st, 2013, ten years to the day after this happened on may 1st, 2003, they are opening the george w. bush presidential library 10 years after the mission accomplished speech either an inside joke for this is some kind of crisis management business school test of the poop school thesis americans really do have shockingly short memories. [ thunder crashes ] [ female announcer ] some people like to pretend a flood could never happen to them. and that their homeowners insurance protects them. [ thunder crashes ] it doesn't. stop pretending. only flood insurance covers floods. ♪ visit floodsmart.gov/pretend to learn your risk. >>> the honor of a lifetime to lead a country as brave
. >> if that alone, mr. bush's cadence and doctrine and style, if that alone is not enough to stir memories how it went for all those years, take note today was just the private opening, the first day the general public can visit the george w. bush library is next week. the first day the general public can go with specifically be may 1st, 2013, ten years to the day after this happened on may 1st, 2003, they are opening the george w. bush presidential library 10 years after the mission...
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all week in a media flurry, the former president bush encouraged the idea of a future president bush, but the queen mom of the presidency, who is known to speak her mind, did it again and stole the day yesterday. >> mrs. bush, would you like to see your son, jeb, run? >> he's by far the best qualified man, but no. i really don't. i think it's a great country. there are a lot of great families and it's not just for families or whatever. they're just, there are other people out there that are very qualified and we've had enough bushes. >> by the way, jeb didn't exactly jump at the idea of running in a speech in dallas on wednesday. >> care to make any comments about the race in 2016? >> um, am i getting this tie? >> no matter what your answer? -- >> well, to be honest with you, i'm focused on the land commissioner race in 2014. >> thank you so much. >> reference to george p. of course. if you listen carefully to what barbara bush said, she seemed to be advocating an end to all political dynasties. that could include the clintons. those two juggernauts crossed paths on wednesday where hi
all week in a media flurry, the former president bush encouraged the idea of a future president bush, but the queen mom of the presidency, who is known to speak her mind, did it again and stole the day yesterday. >> mrs. bush, would you like to see your son, jeb, run? >> he's by far the best qualified man, but no. i really don't. i think it's a great country. there are a lot of great families and it's not just for families or whatever. they're just, there are other people out there...
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. >> mr. president, let me say that i'm filled with admiration for you, and deep gratitude for you, about the great contributions you've made to the most needy people on earth. >> starting with my work with -- president george h.w. bush on the tsunami and the aftermath of katrina, people began to joke that i was getting so close to the bush family i had become the black sheep's son. my mother tolde not to talk too long today. and barbara, i will not let you down. >>> it's a great pleasure to be here. and to honor our oldest son and this is very special for barbara and me. god bless america and thank you very much. >> i appreciate my fellow members of the former presidents' club. 42, 41, and 39. i'm going to thank you all for your kind words and the example you have set. alexander hamilton once worried about ex-presidents wandering among the people like discontented ghosts. actually i think we seem pretty happy. >>> and could there be another addition to the bush presidential legacy? well mothe
. >> mr. president, let me say that i'm filled with admiration for you, and deep gratitude for you, about the great contributions you've made to the most needy people on earth. >> starting with my work with -- president george h.w. bush on the tsunami and the aftermath of katrina, people began to joke that i was getting so close to the bush family i had become the black sheep's son. my mother tolde not to talk too long today. and barbara, i will not let you down. >>> it's a...
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it referred to mrs. bush and she said she radically reassessed her role for the country since september 11th. she started this a administration nine long months ago as the quietest first lady sinces about truman. now all of that has changed. no one could plan for that carnage or sadness that follows it butra bush who talked a lot about obesity and military families and and stepped into a different role as a result of a tragedy. >> it is a multifaceted role to be first lady. there is no job description. but you have the opportunity and ability to use your plate form, your voice and use it wisely. use it in ways that country need. you're right on 9/11, laura bush says she found hire voice. and how she comforted the nation and went about really working on other issues that supported the war on terror, including what was happening to afghan women in justifying our liberation of the can country. and the same for mrs. obama. this is a tragedy in our country. gun violence around the can country, young people, w
it referred to mrs. bush and she said she radically reassessed her role for the country since september 11th. she started this a administration nine long months ago as the quietest first lady sinces about truman. now all of that has changed. no one could plan for that carnage or sadness that follows it butra bush who talked a lot about obesity and military families and and stepped into a different role as a result of a tragedy. >> it is a multifaceted role to be first lady. there is no...
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and then, of course, he took exactly what mr. bush screwed up on the war side and he addressed that issue effectively. and the evolution of the war issue has removed it from the front pages. and then finally he did something which i thought he would never do. and that is in 2004 when he was in san francisco, he didn't want to stand and be photographed with mr. newsom because mr. newsom had just started the same-sex marriage process, with what appeared at that time to be legal authority. mr. obama, in the thoughtful election, he's evolved and gotten there to where now it clearly is the most significant change most of us have seen in the last six, seven, eight or nine years. >> now, jonathan, you jump in here on the other three. we're looking at gun control, some sort of grand bargain on the economy, with fiscal policy and taxes and spending thrown in, and we're looking for my standard -- maybe i'm tougher than most people on the liberal side -- i want to see a real workable, sustainable, enforceable immigration policy we're proud
and then, of course, he took exactly what mr. bush screwed up on the war side and he addressed that issue effectively. and the evolution of the war issue has removed it from the front pages. and then finally he did something which i thought he would never do. and that is in 2004 when he was in san francisco, he didn't want to stand and be photographed with mr. newsom because mr. newsom had just started the same-sex marriage process, with what appeared at that time to be legal authority. mr....
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bush. coming up here after the break, our special edition of "meet the press" continues with our roundtable, tom brokaw, doris kearns goodwin, peggy noonan, ♪ sweet caroline never seemed so good ♪ >>> in boston you stay calm, you carry on, and you go to the red sox and sing "sweet caroline." doris kearns goodwin is here. she was not at the game but she would have been singing. joining me for our roundtable, "wall street journal's" columnist peggy noonan, columnist for bloomberg and writer for "the atlantic" jeffrey goldberg, nbc's tom brokaw and the presidential historian and bostonian doris kearns goodwin. what a week and, you know, the headline of the nightmare's end on saturday morning was fitting, wasn't it? >> what was so striking about the week is patriots day is boston's holiday, my hometown. nothing we love more than it because it combines history, which boston loves, the first shot heard around the world in concord, and then you have the baseball game at 11:00 a.m. and it's rea
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bush presidential library. who feels like celebrating? come on. who? come on, any? come on, you guys. come on. man: how did i get here? dumb luck? or good decisions? ones i've made. ones we've all made. about marriage. children. money. about tomorrow. here's to good decisions. who matters most to you says the most about you. at massmutual we're owned by our policyowners, and they matter most to us. ready to plan for your family's future? we'll help you get there. as well as they could because they don't take it with food. switch to citracal maximum plus d. it's the only calcium supplement that can be taken with or without food. my doctor recommends citracal maximum. it's all about absorption. and "up to 75% lower copays." as a preferred pharmacy, walgreens can save you as much as 75% compared to other select pharmacies. walgreens, at the corner of happy and healthy. >>> america will keep its word to the men and women who have given us so much. even as we americans may at times disagree on matters of foreign policy, we share a profound respect and reference to nen an
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. >> jon, have we rushed to judgment on mr. bush? >> no, i don't think we have. but it is true that presidential reputations go up and down in history. when he left office, harry truman was very unpopular. and then later there were, you know, reassessments of him. that's been true of most of our presidents. but the problem for george w. bush is he just has less to work with when it comes to presidential rehabilitation. the smartest thing that he's done is to stay quiet. >> yes. >> over the last four years. so he seems like a less partisan figure. and that lets him be more popular because he hasn't been in there like tick cheney taking shots at president obama. but the fact remains that presidents are only remembered for a couple of big things that happened when they're in office. and i think we now do know, and it's not a rush to judgment, to say that those two big things were a trillion dollar war in iraq that was unnecessary. a war of choice, as they said. and it was the wrong choice. almost everybody agrees with that now. and the worst economic recession since
. >> jon, have we rushed to judgment on mr. bush? >> no, i don't think we have. but it is true that presidential reputations go up and down in history. when he left office, harry truman was very unpopular. and then later there were, you know, reassessments of him. that's been true of most of our presidents. but the problem for george w. bush is he just has less to work with when it comes to presidential rehabilitation. the smartest thing that he's done is to stay quiet. >>...
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endow president bush, mrs. bush and their entire family with your blessings, and our eternal goodwill. and may you bless our nation and all of your creation. amen. >> thank you, stanley. ♪ ♪ >>> we've been watching our msnbc special live coverage of the dedication snrm for the new george w. bush presidential center. i'm chris matthews, in dallas on campus of smu, southern methodist university. moments ago, we heard the former president himself, as well as his father, george herbert walker bush, former presidents clinton and carter and president obama. president george w. bush said he made the decisions he did to make country safe, the moments that defined his presidency, 9/11 and katrina. the word he said mother than any other was freedom. repeating that over and over. the one word he did not utter was iraq. never heard it today. the president getting emotional as he wrapped up his speech. joining me here in dallas is david gregory, moderator of nbc's "meet the press." chuck todd, nbc's political director a
endow president bush, mrs. bush and their entire family with your blessings, and our eternal goodwill. and may you bless our nation and all of your creation. amen. >> thank you, stanley. ♪ ♪ >>> we've been watching our msnbc special live coverage of the dedication snrm for the new george w. bush presidential center. i'm chris matthews, in dallas on campus of smu, southern methodist university. moments ago, we heard the former president himself, as well as his father, george...
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. >> if that alone, mr. bush's cadence and doctrine and style, if that alone is not enough to stir memories how it went for all those years, take note today was just the private opening. the first day the general public can visit the george w. bush library is next week. e rsday the general public can go with specifically be may 1st, 2013, ten years to the day after this happened on may 1st, 2003. they are opening the george w. bush presidential library ten-year anniversary of the mission accomplished speech either an inside joke for this is some kind of crisis management business school test of the poop school thesis americans really do have shockingly short memories. [ washer and dryer sounds ] for the things you can't wash, freshen them with febreze. ♪ because febreze doesn't just cover up odors... it penetrates deep into fabrics to eliminate odors and leaves a light, fresh scent. just another way febreze helps you breathe happy. and leaves a light, geico and we could help youo save on boat and motorcycl
. >> if that alone, mr. bush's cadence and doctrine and style, if that alone is not enough to stir memories how it went for all those years, take note today was just the private opening. the first day the general public can visit the george w. bush library is next week. e rsday the general public can go with specifically be may 1st, 2013, ten years to the day after this happened on may 1st, 2003. they are opening the george w. bush presidential library ten-year anniversary of the mission...
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barbara bush, the shot heard round the world about her son from the "today" show. watch. >> mrs. bush, would you like to see your son, jeb, run? >> he's by far the best qualified man but, no. i really don't. i think it's a great country. there are a lot of great families and it's not just four families or 0 whatever. there's other people out there that are very qualified, and we've had enough bushes. >> sounded like jesse jackson, stay out the bushes. karen, what did that mean? you don't have to protect jeb. >> i think the instinct of a mom to protect yet another son from the spears of the political process. i think that's exactly what it was. jeb bush has big shoulders and if he decides to run, he would be a great candidate. >> that's what we call new england encouragement. i tell you this, i don't know what jeb will do. i work for him by disclosure. if he does decide to run, one day he will be president. >> when governor bush was running, she once predicted that he couldn't beat ann richards. we all know how that turned out. >> i think part of the challenge for jeb bush he woul
barbara bush, the shot heard round the world about her son from the "today" show. watch. >> mrs. bush, would you like to see your son, jeb, run? >> he's by far the best qualified man but, no. i really don't. i think it's a great country. there are a lot of great families and it's not just four families or 0 whatever. there's other people out there that are very qualified, and we've had enough bushes. >> sounded like jesse jackson, stay out the bushes. karen, what did...
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bush library and museum in dallas, texas. i will be down there and on "today," matt lauer will have a live interview with the former president and mrs. bush. >>> coming up here after the break, our special edition of "meet the press" continues with our roundtable, tom brokaw, doris kearns goodwin, peggy noonan, and jeffrey goldberg. all after this short break. are you still sleeping? just wanted to check and make sure that we were on schedule. the first technology of its kind... mom and dad, i have great news. is now providing answers families need. siemens. answers. the day building a play set begins with a surprise twinge of back pain... and a choice. take up to 4 advil in a day or 2 aleve for all day relief. [ male announcer ] that's handy. ♪ [ male announcer ] that's handy. with an advanced degree inoking education from capellalp them university, full potential. you'll be better equipped to deal with today's issues and make an even greater impact. let's get started at capella.edu. ♪ sweet caroline ♪ sweet clooirnl,
bush library and museum in dallas, texas. i will be down there and on "today," matt lauer will have a live interview with the former president and mrs. bush. >>> coming up here after the break, our special edition of "meet the press" continues with our roundtable, tom brokaw, doris kearns goodwin, peggy noonan, and jeffrey goldberg. all after this short break. are you still sleeping? just wanted to check and make sure that we were on schedule. the first technology...
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. >> one thing and obviously president bush and mrs. bush have been in the press lately for positive attention since the birth of their granddaughter which is fantastic and the fact this library dedication is coming up. the president has kept a low profile since leaving office. do you agree with those that are out there saying that the criticism of what you bring up, the fact we had the financial meltdown, katrina, the invasion of iraq, this is going to likely trigger a public reaction that's going to dredge up a lot of those old memories and critic m criticisms? >> i think by embracing and looking back through the lens of history and it's not really rewriting history, it's more an accurate reflection of what actually happened, and as we get distance from it and look back and realize and think about the information that he had and the nature of the challenges, there's a lot of sympathy and understanding for the decisions that were made at the time even if you disagreed with the outcome. it will be a good exercise for the country to refl
. >> one thing and obviously president bush and mrs. bush have been in the press lately for positive attention since the birth of their granddaughter which is fantastic and the fact this library dedication is coming up. the president has kept a low profile since leaving office. do you agree with those that are out there saying that the criticism of what you bring up, the fact we had the financial meltdown, katrina, the invasion of iraq, this is going to likely trigger a public reaction...
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you saw "w," the movie i made about mr. bush. again, you know, we don't know what the relationship really is but we sense our way through there. that's the best we can do. it's a historical drama. it was never presented as a documentary. when i did "untold history of the united states" there i'm saying these are the facts. we've researched them, they've been fact-checked. >> why are you drawn as a film maker to actual historical figures in history? >> i think it's very dramatic. you know, it's shakespearean stuff, greek drama, power. these men and women who run things and do things -- you know, the greeks loved it. i always felt nixon was a very ugly man to me because my father respected him deeply. he was a big figure in his time. i wanted to get underneath that authority figure and find the truth. i found my truth. i don't know what you thought of the movie. >> i liked "nixon" quite a bit. >> it it's true he ended up on his knees praying with kissinger, which is a great pairable and probably did happen based on what people said
you saw "w," the movie i made about mr. bush. again, you know, we don't know what the relationship really is but we sense our way through there. that's the best we can do. it's a historical drama. it was never presented as a documentary. when i did "untold history of the united states" there i'm saying these are the facts. we've researched them, they've been fact-checked. >> why are you drawn as a film maker to actual historical figures in history? >> i think...
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she later corrected herself, since mrs. bush was, technically, a school librarian and a teacher as well. so, what headline will teresa heinz kerry make on this trip? back with me now, the brain trust, david nakamura, robert costa, aisha moody mills still stuck in traffic, serious wl, i not kidding. david, what's she going to say on the trip? >> i don't know what she's going to say, but i went with the food metaphor, "the ketchup hairess relishes putting extra mustard on her husband's pitch for mideast peace." >> you took it far. >> i think there's higher stakes here. i'm not sure what the role of a secretary of state's spouse is unless you're bill clinton, to really make a lot of news. and i think it would be best if we don't hear too much from her making news, especially talking about north korea and some other high-tension issues here. >> robert costa, how about you? what's yours? what's your headline? >> instead of soy sauce, i'm looking at korean ketchup. i think teresa heinz kerry is going to be at her husband's side,
she later corrected herself, since mrs. bush was, technically, a school librarian and a teacher as well. so, what headline will teresa heinz kerry make on this trip? back with me now, the brain trust, david nakamura, robert costa, aisha moody mills still stuck in traffic, serious wl, i not kidding. david, what's she going to say on the trip? >> i don't know what she's going to say, but i went with the food metaphor, "the ketchup hairess relishes putting extra mustard on her husband's...
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mrs. clinton, non-committal about her future political plans, maggie haberman writing in politico, of all the possible 2016 candidates, clinton can most afford to take her time deciding. how long is too long, robert traynham, when does mrs. clinton have to make a dei? >> good saturday to you you krachlg i believe that secretary clinton can probably wait until maybe the beginning of next year. you know, she has some time on her hands because, quite frankly, she is one of the rare individuals, currently reminds me of george w. bush back in 2000, where the political establishment will wait for her to make up her mind. in other words, she doesn't need any influencing, they don't need any influencing, they will wait. and when they -- when they make up their mind, obviously, going to go with her f she announces she is not going to runs, obviously, going to run to vice president biden. but she has time on her side and she can dictate her own timeframe r >> karen is that an assessment, a timetable
mrs. clinton, non-committal about her future political plans, maggie haberman writing in politico, of all the possible 2016 candidates, clinton can most afford to take her time deciding. how long is too long, robert traynham, when does mrs. clinton have to make a dei? >> good saturday to you you krachlg i believe that secretary clinton can probably wait until maybe the beginning of next year. you know, she has some time on her hands because, quite frankly, she is one of the rare...
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but your mom and mrs. bush share a lot of really, really great characteristics. >> yes, they do. >> they both scare the hell out of me for one. >> i love them. i love her. she's great what did you learn today? >> barbara bush is not done being straightforward. >> no. >> isn't she something? >> brian schactman? >> i'm focused on -- >> buzz of dallas today. >> the average nfl coach is less than three years. he's smart. does what he does. gets to talk about it all the time. why would he go back to coaching? >> that's a good question. you said something earlier very interesting about barbara bush's statement today that the bush library is going to have to work really hard. we're serious about this. to make sure that that's not the headline tomorrow. >> four presidents probably can do it. maybe 43 will have to insert something in his speech to make some news. >> yeah. i guess so. mika, you know, it's -- it's a fascinating time. george w. bush. a lot of reflection. i'm glad his poll numbers are up. i've obviousl
but your mom and mrs. bush share a lot of really, really great characteristics. >> yes, they do. >> they both scare the hell out of me for one. >> i love them. i love her. she's great what did you learn today? >> barbara bush is not done being straightforward. >> no. >> isn't she something? >> brian schactman? >> i'm focused on -- >> buzz of dallas today. >> the average nfl coach is less than three years. he's smart. does what he does....
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. >>> you could argue it started with president george hw bush, who was not exactly mr. science, nevertheless signed the first check as president for the human genome project, to map our chromosomes chromosomes. they called it the national laboratory gene library project. that later became the more universal human genome project, funded by the u.s. government, became one of the most important intellectual endeavors of our time. this was a nonpartisan thing. a decade later, president clinton announced a major break through. they finished the first rough draft. we the public funded the project, the data it produced is free and available to anyone that wants it, property of everyone. you can get a free poster for your dorm door or use it to research new treatments for cancer or sickle cell anemia. with all of that publicly funded available data, we set the table for future scientific progress. they say it produced $140 in economic results for every dollar we invested in that project. today, president obama announced a new project, the brain initiative. scientists will be ma
. >>> you could argue it started with president george hw bush, who was not exactly mr. science, nevertheless signed the first check as president for the human genome project, to map our chromosomes chromosomes. they called it the national laboratory gene library project. that later became the more universal human genome project, funded by the u.s. government, became one of the most important intellectual endeavors of our time. this was a nonpartisan thing. a decade later, president...
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mr. president, i can relate. >> meanwhile, speculation is swirling about a third bush in the oval office, jeb. but the family matriarch tells the "today" show, not too fast. >> he's, by far, the best qualified man, but, no. i really don't. there are other people out there that are very qualified and we've had enough bushes. >> well it may not be as famous as 867-5309, but mark sanford's phone number is blowing up with phone calls. that's because the former south carolina governor and gop congressional candidate put his personal cell phone number in a newspaper ad encouraging voters to call and chat with him. that's one way to get attention. >>> later today, president ob a obama -- >> lots of people called. >>> president obama will become the first sitting from the address planned parenthood. he spoke to their political arm in 2008 before winning the white house. >>> comedian conan o'brien stopped by the white house yesterday as he gears up to headline the white house correspondents dinner
mr. president, i can relate. >> meanwhile, speculation is swirling about a third bush in the oval office, jeb. but the family matriarch tells the "today" show, not too fast. >> he's, by far, the best qualified man, but, no. i really don't. there are other people out there that are very qualified and we've had enough bushes. >> well it may not be as famous as 867-5309, but mark sanford's phone number is blowing up with phone calls. that's because the former south...
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later this month, mrs. clinton is scheduled to appear with jeb bush in dallas at the dedication at the george w. bush presidential center. the day after both give separate speeches in the same city. joining us now is ryan grim, washington bureau chief for "the huffington post" and dana milbank, political columnist for the "washington post." welcome to you both. dana, i keep hearing people say if mrs. clinton wants it, it's hers. but isn't that what people were saying in 2008? >> yes. i was about to say exactly this time -- >> you were saying it. >> at exactly this time eight years ago, we were all saying it's hers to lose, nothing could happen. there was really nothing else on the horizon. yes, there was this rookie senator named obama who had aspirations, but he didn't have the clinton machine behind him. so, you know what, whatever we say now people have to discount it greatly, but she is, again, in the very strong position and what she doesn't have working against her this time is that vote on the iraq w
later this month, mrs. clinton is scheduled to appear with jeb bush in dallas at the dedication at the george w. bush presidential center. the day after both give separate speeches in the same city. joining us now is ryan grim, washington bureau chief for "the huffington post" and dana milbank, political columnist for the "washington post." welcome to you both. dana, i keep hearing people say if mrs. clinton wants it, it's hers. but isn't that what people were saying in...
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while there, mr. obama will attend a fundraiser and visit the four living expresidents at the george w. bush presidential library and museum. >>> bill clinton said it was daughter chelsea that changed his mind on same-sex marriage. he accepted her for the advocate change award from glad. >> chelsea and her gay friends and her wonderful husband have modelled to me the way we all ought to treat each other without regard to our sexual orientation or any other artificial difference that divides us. >> and that's your morning's dish of scrambled politics. >>> well, mai-mai be next week, but check out the snow falling in colorado. at least three denver highways were closed last night because of the icy conditions. more is expected this morning into the afternoon. now, for more on the weather nbc news' bill karins is here. we all hold you responsible for this. what's going on? >> the complaint box. >> i'm sure it's overflowing. >> especially in the mid-west. it snowed last night in minneapolis. it's snowing
while there, mr. obama will attend a fundraiser and visit the four living expresidents at the george w. bush presidential library and museum. >>> bill clinton said it was daughter chelsea that changed his mind on same-sex marriage. he accepted her for the advocate change award from glad. >> chelsea and her gay friends and her wonderful husband have modelled to me the way we all ought to treat each other without regard to our sexual orientation or any other artificial difference...
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bush library is under way. [ other merv ] welcome back to the cleaning games. let's get a recap, merv. [ merv ] thanks, other merv. mr. clean magic eraser extra power was three times faster on permanent marker. elsewhere against dirt, it was a sweep, with scuffed sports equipment... had it coming. grungy phones... oh! super dirty! and grimy car rims... wow! that really works! ...all taking losses. it looks like mr. clean has won everything. the cleaning games are finished? and so are we. okay, but i just took a mortgage out on the cabinet. [ male announcer ] clean more, work less, with the mr. clean magic eraser extra power. with the innovating and the transforming and the revolutionizing. it's enough to make you forget that you're flying five hundred miles an hour on a chair that just became a bed. you see, we're doing some changing of our own. ah, we can talk about it later. we're putting the wonder back into air travel, one innovation at a time. the new american is arriving. before algae became a revolutionary fuel source... before students were flocking to
bush library is under way. [ other merv ] welcome back to the cleaning games. let's get a recap, merv. [ merv ] thanks, other merv. mr. clean magic eraser extra power was three times faster on permanent marker. elsewhere against dirt, it was a sweep, with scuffed sports equipment... had it coming. grungy phones... oh! super dirty! and grimy car rims... wow! that really works! ...all taking losses. it looks like mr. clean has won everything. the cleaning games are finished? and so are we. okay,...
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mr. excitement here is sound asleep. and i'm watching "desperate housewives." [ applause ] with lynn cheney. ladies and gentlemen, i am a desperate housewife! >> laura bush stole the show at the dinner in 2005. could michelle obama have a similar surprise in store for tonight? we should know before the hour is up. stay with us for live special coverage of the white house correspondents' dinner. >> i am gabby douglas, you're watching the white house correspondents' dinner on msnbc. [ male announcer ] alka-seltzer plus presents the cold truth. i have a cold, and i took nyquil, but i'm still "stubbed" up. [ male announcer ] truth is, nyquil doesn't unstuff your nose. what? [ male announcer ] it doesn't have a decongestant. no way. [ male announcer ] sorry. alka-seltzer plus fights your worst cold symptoms plus has a fast acting decongestant to relieve your stuffy nose. [ sighs ] thanks! [ male announcer ] you're welcome. that's the cold truth! [ male announcer ] alka-seltzer plus. ♪ oh what a relief it is! ♪ [ male anno
mr. excitement here is sound asleep. and i'm watching "desperate housewives." [ applause ] with lynn cheney. ladies and gentlemen, i am a desperate housewife! >> laura bush stole the show at the dinner in 2005. could michelle obama have a similar surprise in store for tonight? we should know before the hour is up. stay with us for live special coverage of the white house correspondents' dinner. >> i am gabby douglas, you're watching the white house correspondents' dinner...
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it was a slam dunk, mr. president. and, you know, you're right. it looks -- and as far as george bush and the bush administration making decisions at the height of the war on terror, the internment of a hundred thousand japanese americans also did violence to our values, the suspension of habeas corpus during the civil war did the same. what woodrow wilson did to german americans did the same. we do make these mistakes and historians somehow sort through it 10, 20 years down the road. will george w. bush not be afforded the same judgment by history? that perhaps at the height of a war, he made some decisions that he wouldn't make in peace time? >> and look. 10, 20, 30 years from now, there will be an actual -- i think more accurate reassessment of the good and the bad of the bush years. it does take some time to put these things in perspective. i think, for example, you cut lincoln a bit of slack for habeas corpus given a civil war was happening and cut him more slack than perhaps you cut roosevelt or wilson
it was a slam dunk, mr. president. and, you know, you're right. it looks -- and as far as george bush and the bush administration making decisions at the height of the war on terror, the internment of a hundred thousand japanese americans also did violence to our values, the suspension of habeas corpus during the civil war did the same. what woodrow wilson did to german americans did the same. we do make these mistakes and historians somehow sort through it 10, 20 years down the road. will...
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bush who handed this president a ruined economy, much like the one that mrs. thatcher inherited, what, back in 1979? >> you know, this is striking, mart martin, because usually when dick cheney opens his mouth only very sensible thoughts come out. this is really quite out of character for him. but, look, he would like, very much like his own legacy as virtually all republicans, conservatives would, to be identified with that of margaret thatcher or the idealized version of margaret thatcher. >> you mean the version. >> well, of course. look, in similar ways to the way ronald reagan was mythologized in this country. they would all like to be identified with that. obviously they've fallen short on the whole mythology index. >> indeed they have. ryan, we're all gluttons for punishment. let's hear more of dead eye dick's reflections on mrs. thatcher. take a listen. >> she conveyed this aura of knowing what needed to be done and being willing to do it no matter what the political cost. >> it's clear vice president cheney holds mrs. thatcher in very high regard, but
bush who handed this president a ruined economy, much like the one that mrs. thatcher inherited, what, back in 1979? >> you know, this is striking, mart martin, because usually when dick cheney opens his mouth only very sensible thoughts come out. this is really quite out of character for him. but, look, he would like, very much like his own legacy as virtually all republicans, conservatives would, to be identified with that of margaret thatcher or the idealized version of margaret...
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mr. kerry said the u.s. would be open to future talks if north korea gives up its nuclear ambitions and abides by previous agreements. and jenna bush hager, "today" show correspondent and president of george w. bush has given birth to a baby girl. back to "caught on camera." >>> a massive river of mud, trees and dirt flows down a mountain side, threatening a small town. forcing people to run for their lives. february 15th, 2010, italy. the ancient town has had its share of landslides, but after nine days of relentless rain, residents are bracing for what looks like an unprecedented disaster. husband and wife journalist are called to cover the unfolding story by the mayor of the town. >> translator: the mayor that i was acquainted with urged me to go and see it. however, it was a period of strong torrential rains that continued for days and days and there were landslides just about everywhere. so we decided to do different ones and wait. >> by the time they arrived most of the small town of 200 is evacuated b
mr. kerry said the u.s. would be open to future talks if north korea gives up its nuclear ambitions and abides by previous agreements. and jenna bush hager, "today" show correspondent and president of george w. bush has given birth to a baby girl. back to "caught on camera." >>> a massive river of mud, trees and dirt flows down a mountain side, threatening a small town. forcing people to run for their lives. february 15th, 2010, italy. the ancient town has had its...
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bush does. how did that happen? the presidential library racket is in the rewrite. [ female announcer ] new york strips. sudden trips. mr. wiggles and curling irons. for the little mishaps you feel, use neosporin to help you heal. it kills germs so you heal four days faster neosporin. also try neosporin eczema essentials. [ agent smith ] i've found software that intrigues me. it appears it's an agent of good. ge has wired their medical hardware with innovative software to be in many places at the same time. using data to connect patients to software, to nurses to the right people and machines. ♪ helping hospitals treat people even better, while dramatically reducing waiting time. now a waiting room is just a room. [ telephone ringing ] [ static warbles ] [ beeping ] red or blue? ♪ for her whites. now, up until a week ago she used chlorine bleach. yeah, because before it was salt, lemon, milk. well actually... that part's true. >>> barbara bush didn't get the memo. here is what barbara bush actually said when ask
bush does. how did that happen? the presidential library racket is in the rewrite. [ female announcer ] new york strips. sudden trips. mr. wiggles and curling irons. for the little mishaps you feel, use neosporin to help you heal. it kills germs so you heal four days faster neosporin. also try neosporin eczema essentials. [ agent smith ] i've found software that intrigues me. it appears it's an agent of good. ge has wired their medical hardware with innovative software to be in many places at...
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an op-ped, he wrote "if mr. obama allows this red line to be crossed unanswered, is that his latest act of foreign policy fecklessness? provided further proof to iran, north korea and other adversa adversaries, whether states or terrorists, that he's not a force to be reckoned with." you're a student of this. >> unfortunately, yes. >> who passes out the song sheet? they all say the same thing. unless we go to this war, we can't go to the next war. we will go to the next war. day want all these wars. >> it's a neocon, hawkish. they're all part of the same unit here. i don't think they need to be cued. they're at this point already. they've never met a foreign policy crisis where a military intervention and more of it wasn't the right answer. and the thing that gets me about this particular line of argument is, if you talk to anyone who knows anything about any of this, all the military options are really difficult. they may not even be effective. i ran into a congress -- a democrat -- >> they don't care as long a
an op-ped, he wrote "if mr. obama allows this red line to be crossed unanswered, is that his latest act of foreign policy fecklessness? provided further proof to iran, north korea and other adversa adversaries, whether states or terrorists, that he's not a force to be reckoned with." you're a student of this. >> unfortunately, yes. >> who passes out the song sheet? they all say the same thing. unless we go to this war, we can't go to the next war. we will go to the next...
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presidents have been together since 2009. >> mr. president, let me say that i'm filled with admiration for you and deep gratitude for you about the great contributions you've made to the most needy people on earth. >> a great pleasure to be here. to honor our son, our oldest son, and this is very special for barbara and me, and thank you all for coming and to all those who made this marvelous museum possible. we thank you. >> a couple of times a year in his second term, george bush would call me just to talk politics. and a chill went up and down my spine when laura said that all their records were digitized. dear god, i hope there's no record of those conversations. >> the first thing i found in that desk the day i took office was a letter from georgia. one that demonstrated his compassion and his generosity. for he knew that i would come to learn what he had learned. that being president above all is a humbling job. there are moments where you make mistakes. there are times where you wish you could turn back the clock. >> in the e
presidents have been together since 2009. >> mr. president, let me say that i'm filled with admiration for you and deep gratitude for you about the great contributions you've made to the most needy people on earth. >> a great pleasure to be here. to honor our son, our oldest son, and this is very special for barbara and me, and thank you all for coming and to all those who made this marvelous museum possible. we thank you. >> a couple of times a year in his second term, george...
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mr. president, i can relate. >> so if you don't have anything to do in the morning, tune in to "the today show," jenna is a correspondent, thereby continuing the warm relations the bush family has with the press. >> well, the last time all five of the president's club was together was a meeting in 2009. but that was before the president was sworn in. they snapped this shot of the five living presidents and their wives. bill clinton, brand-new to the scene, sent out this today. there is one of just the first ladies attending. up next, a big decision for president obama. the syrian regime uses chemical weapons. something the president said would be a game-changer. so what is his next move? you're watching "hardball" the place for politics. xç >>> here is what is happening, president obama spoke earlier at a memorial for victims of last week's deadly fertilizer plant blast in west, texas, paying tribute to the many first responder responders who lost their lives. >> together, you answered t
mr. president, i can relate. >> so if you don't have anything to do in the morning, tune in to "the today show," jenna is a correspondent, thereby continuing the warm relations the bush family has with the press. >> well, the last time all five of the president's club was together was a meeting in 2009. but that was before the president was sworn in. they snapped this shot of the five living presidents and their wives. bill clinton, brand-new to the scene, sent out this...